Translation guide
The English word 'returns' can refer to profits from investments, the act of giving something back, or results from an action. This guide helps learners express these concepts naturally in Japanese.
What's the return on this investment?
I need to file my tax return.
Expressing profit, yield, or earnings from investments, business, or assets.
Common loanword for 'return' in financial contexts, especially in investment and business.
The returns on this investment are high.
General word for profit or gain, used in business and finance.
Revenue or earnings, often used in formal business contexts.
Yield or rate of return, specifically for investments like bonds or deposits.
Expressing the act of returning an item, favor, or action.
Returning something borrowed or rented, like a book or DVD.
The return of the book is due tomorrow.
Returning a purchased product to the store for a refund or exchange.
Returning a favor or gift; often used in social contexts.
Verb meaning 'to return' something. Very common and versatile.
Expressing the results or consequences of an action, survey, election, etc.
General word for result or outcome. Can be used in many contexts.
The election returns were announced.
Fruits of labor, achievements, or positive results from effort.
Response or reaction, sometimes used for 'returns' in the sense of feedback.
Referring to the document filed for tax purposes.
English 'returns' covers many concepts. In Japanese, use specific words like 利益 (profit), 返品 (product return), or 結果 (results) depending on the situation. Using a direct translation like 戻り (modori) is usually incorrect.
That business generated large returns.
会社の収益が増加した。
The company's returns increased.
この債券の利回りは2%です。
The return on this bond is 2%.
返品はレシートが必要です。
Returns require a receipt.
お返しに何か贈りたい。
I want to give something in return.
Return the borrowed money.
The returns on our efforts showed.
広告の反応は良かった。
The returns on the advertisement were good.